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Herminia Guzman Duenas Dierking

Herminia Dierking Obituary

Funeral Announcement

Pepero (August 17, 1939 - March 24, 2008) Former Senator and Professor at the University of Guam, was called to her eternal life on Monday, March 24, 2008 at the age of 68. Nightly mass and rosary will be held at Dulce Nombre de Maria CathedralÐBasilica at 6:00 p.m. State Services for Herminia will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. at the Guam Legislature. Last Respects will be held at Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral - Basilica beginning at 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 2:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Guam Veterans Cemetery, Piti.

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Published by Pacific Daily News from Mar. 28 to Apr. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Herminia Dierking

66 Entries

Yvonne Jones Guardiola

April 27, 2008

To the Dierking Family,

My condolences for the lost of your dear one . I recalled Senator Dierking when she came to Notre Dame High School in 1986 to speak to the students. I saw her as an inspiration and her passing is a great loss to the women of Guam.
Prayers and thoughts are with you,

Lourdes Bautista

April 22, 2008

Mr. John Dierking & Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I am quite saddened by her passing. I will always remember how much joy she added to my own life during our "legislative" years. Steven... your mom was a classy lady.

KB mckinney

April 20, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Herminia's passing; although I have been gone for over ten years my heart remains on Guam and all my sweet friends. Herminia was on of my first friends when I arrived on Guam in the early 80's. Please know my heart is with you Dierking family friends.

Joe and Connie Nangauta

April 19, 2008

To the family of Senator Dierking,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief and may your memories bring you comfort.
I salute you senator Dierking with honor and many thanks for your great leadership and service. You will be missed.

Lena Lyons

April 18, 2008

To the family of Dierkings,

I am the daughter of Dorine Lyons.. I remember your mother as I was growing up, my mother worked for her.. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am sending you my condolences as you did when my mother passed.. May many prayers guide you guide you through this hardship..

Lena Lyons and Family

EVELYN QUINATA

April 16, 2008

Senator Dierking's Family,
The island of Guam has been touch by the passing of Senator Dierking. She is a "Chamorro Icon" who served the people of Guam during her tenure in the Legislature and continued to voice her lifetime. A role model in her works and support to our island. Thank-you Senator Dierking.

Bob and Kathy Wade/Brown

April 15, 2008

John we were surprised and saddened by the news of Herminia's passing. We all spent a lot of time together a swim team parents. Our condolences to you and all the children.

Michael Coble

April 11, 2008

My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Dierking Family. Mrs. Dierking was always the nicest person when I was growing up on the Manukai Swim Club. I grew up with Kurt, Steven and Annie. Hard to believe that she is gone and she will be missed, but I know she is in a better place free of pain. I wish the best for the Family and God bless all of you.

Jolyn (Perez), Francis, Avery, and Raven San Nicolas

April 7, 2008

John Paul & family:
It breaks my heart to have my mother's sister leave our presence, and especially, that we could not embrace her one last time. She was everyone's favorite aunt. All these years of celebrating Christmas at your house...it wouldn't be the same without mom. Auntie Mina was always a jolly person, down to earth, and we were always greeted with a smile. Memories of your BEAUTIFUL and magnificent mother will forever live in the hearts of my family. I know she was smiling and calmed as our Heavenly Father welcomed her at those gates - she hurts no more.
Uncle John, children, grands, brothers and sisters, friends and relatives of Auntie Mina- thank you for "being there" and that you made the best of her last days.

Chris Duenas and Vida Dado

April 5, 2008

Words cannot express how much Auntie Mina has touch our lives. She was always so warm and caring. We have been blessed to know such a great woman and will treasure the moments and memories we each have of her forever. Our prayers and condoloences to everyone whose lives she touched.

Diana Crisostimo

April 5, 2008

Mrs. Dierking was a dynamic lady, who was an instructor, while I was attending the University of Guam. We attended a HUD conference in Honolulu, while she was with GHURA and I was with the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation. She's lived a full life and will be sorely missed by many. To her sister, Auntie Rosie Diaz, I am deeply sorry that I am unable to personally comfort you during this difficult time. May her loving memories bring comfort to you and your family, her husband and children, and everyone who was blessed to know her.

Don & Elly Foley

April 5, 2008

Our prayers and sympathy goes out to the Dierking and Duenas family. She is at peace and at home. God bless.

Becca Andres

April 4, 2008

To Kurt and family,
My deepest sympathy and caring thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. You are all in my prayers.

Maria Mafnas Quidachay Chartrand

April 4, 2008

Steven,
Not sure if you remember me, just wanted to let you know that will be praying for you and your family.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jonathan Toves

April 4, 2008

Uncle John And family. Sorry for such a great lost. Our payer and thoughts we share with you all. Your Wife,Mother leaves behind great memories. She will be greatly missed.
From the Toves Family Toto, Guam.

Sherri Warner

April 4, 2008

To Annie & Family,
My condolences & prayers are with you & your family during your time of loss. Your mom was a great inspiration to the young Chamorro women. (your former classmate AOLG)

Dora Williams

April 4, 2008

My mom Dora was unable to attend the services due to her own illness. She did however want me to post a note sending condolences along to your family. She's keeping your family in her prayers. God Bless.
Dora Williams and family

Beatrice Cruz

April 4, 2008

To The Dierking Family
I knew Mrs. Dierking while working at UOG. She was a wonderful lady and she will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Regards,

Rodney/Priscilla Villagomez

April 3, 2008

To the Dieriing Family: Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Gerald Duenas

April 3, 2008

What a terrible loss to the family and community. I will forever cherish the memories we had with Auntie Mina and we were blessed to see her again in Arizona at Uncle Frank's house. Truly wish we could have made it to Guam for the service, but please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Chris Olkeriil

April 2, 2008

To the Dierking Family, Senator's Brothers & Sisters,

Sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts & prayers of many are with you at this time of sorrow. May God continue to bless you today and always.

The Duenas Family

April 2, 2008

Words cannot express how heartbroken we were when we heard she passed away. Auntie Mina was one of those souls that could brighten up our day by simply smiling. She will most certainly be missed by all of us. We are thankful to have spent time with her while she was in Arizona where we took beautiful family pictures. She was definitely an important part of our family and brought so much love into our lives. The memories we cherish will live forever in our hearts. Although, we are unable to be on Guam with the family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

John Sablan

April 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Many fond memories from Maite neighbors.

Kin & Greta Duenas

April 2, 2008

To: The Dierking Family;
Our deepest sympathy to the family, that Herminia left behind. Herminia is a beautiful and loving person. I worked with Herminia at UOG, and I married her cousin. She is admired by many and loved by everyone she knew. May you always have happiness in your hearts. For Herminia's beautiful smile always brought happiness and joy to the people who knew her. God Bless.

Stan Malkin

April 2, 2008

John and Family:
You and Hermenia contributed so much to our wonderful years on Guam. We only wish we could be there now in this your time of need. We love you and will always be there for you.

Mike Blas

April 1, 2008

To the Duenas and Dierking Families & Emily Olmstead and Family,

Our condolences and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Senator Dierking was always helpful and served the people of Guam well during her tenure in the Legislature. She was definitely a role model for Chamorro women across the island and abroad. We will miss her. Please know that we are praying for you in this time of loss and may God Bless all of you and keep you in his care.

Sincerest sympathies,
Mike, Juvy, Jonathan, and Joelle Blas
(Familian Kudie)

Eleanore Shelton

April 1, 2008

Dear John and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. Herm was a great friend and family member and will be missed by all whose hearts she touched.
My prayers are with you, Cliff, Kurt, Annie, Stephen and John Paul and their families.
With Sympathy,
Eleanore and Family

June Sablan & Roland Mateo DIAZ

April 1, 2008

Our deepest sympathy for your loss of a beautiful, loving and wonderful woman. We had the honor of inviting her to our home when she came to visit her brother Frank in Arizona many years ago. We enjoyed her company and her warm and elegant personality, along with her beautiful smile will always be remembered. I recalled what she said to me at the funeral of one of my family member (Doris Sablan-Olson) back in Sep 2007. She told me to accept the loss as Doris is now resting and with God and that she would want me to continue living as if though she was still with me. There are no words that can ease your sorrow but I pray that you find comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain and watching over each of you. May she rest in peace. Uncle Frank, we will always be here for you.

MARINA GUMATAOTAO BORJ

April 1, 2008

To the Family,
My deepest condolence to you and the family. May the Lord open the gates of heaven, to a kind, loving woman. Let the Lord give you peace and comfort at this time of grief. Good Bless your family

wolforgene anthony chaviers

March 31, 2008

Such a wonderful lady she was, Sen. H. Dierking. My mother worked for the senator and had nothing but wonderful things to say about her. The senator was there for us at the time of my mother's passing. How can one forget that beautiful smile that she had. Senator, I ask that you continue to keep a watchful eye over our island and its' people and pray for us all. I know that you will be recieved in heaven with such joy from all those who have departed before you and now are reunited in Eternal Life with our Creator. God Bless your family and give them comfort at this time of loss.

Claudette McGhee

March 31, 2008

My Prayers are with each of you, John , Children and the family. May the spirit of the higher power and your faith in God give you comfort, and peace. May your life continue to be filled with the memories of the joys and pleasures you shared together.

Glenn,Vanessa,Jonathan,Drake Diaz

March 31, 2008

We are sorry for your loss..It hurts us that we could not be there.Auntie Mina was there for me when I was ill.All our thoughts and prayers are with your family.John Paul some of your friends out here in San Antonio(Mike Flores(Qiutugua),Carlo Flores) send their deepest sympathies.We will continue to pray for God to give you strength and courage to go on.May the Lord be with you in this time of hardship.God bless from San Antonio,TX. Love and Miss you guys.

Donna and Peter Naputi

March 30, 2008

Auntie Mina, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss your beautiful smile. Love, Donna and Peter (Uncle John & Auntie Denang, Barrigada Heights)

Joaquin & Lou Torre

March 30, 2008

John & Family,
May the love of God sustain you, the
peace of God be with you ,and the
promise of God comfort you during
this time of sorrow.

In Sympathy,

Juliet Bast Pabst

March 30, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I always admired Herminia Dierking, she was such an accomplished woman and used her energy in such a positive way for the people of Guam.

Frances Duenas Dahlen

March 30, 2008

John & Kids, and Mina's Brothers & Sisters, Our condolences and prayers from us. Wish we were there to be with you all at least to give our moral support; and wish I was able to see her just once while we were on Guam in December & January. I feel the Lord has something to do with this - I do and shall miss her dearly and await the time I get to see her again.

Our Love to all, Frances (Pepero) & Len Dahlen

Ludovico Zamora

March 30, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Mark B. and Julia B. Lord

March 30, 2008

I was Herminia's mail carrier for the last 8 years. I originally knew her through her Grandson Kurt Dierking II who was my son's best friend and used to spend the night at my house regularly. They would be up all night jamming on electric guitars. Herminia's sister Josephine D. Perez also attends the same Church I do and is the Executive Secretary at the private Christian school my son graduated from. We fondly call her "Auntie Jo".
I used to see Herminia every day at the Cancer Center where she was being treated, because that is part of my mail route, as well as her residence in Jonestown.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ receive her into His presence and give her family "peace that passes all understanding" (Philippians 4:7) at this time of their loss.

DeeDee Rojas

March 29, 2008

To the Dierking family,

My condolenses and deepest sympathy in your time of grief.

Annie Harris

March 29, 2008

It breaks my heart, not to be there, physically, but spiritually my prayers are with you now and always. God bless John and the children. Our Saturday evenings will remain in our hearts.
Love Annie, Vicky, and Susie.

Therese Perez

March 29, 2008

Deacon John and children:

Please accept my sincere condolences in your loss. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Ignacia Borja Duenas

March 29, 2008

Dear John & Family,
I am so touched and moved by your loss. My deepest and heartfelt condolences to all of you. Herminia is one of my best sisters-in-law in love and friendship. My heart is content with knowing she is at peace with God. She was a good and loving person and full of life. She will always be with us in our hearts and now she is with our Lord and Maker. Best of health and peace to all of you. Love, Auntie Acha

JoAnnalynn Fullerton

March 29, 2008

With much sympathy and our prayers,
Ann and Jose T. Pangelinan and

Lucille Perez Pangelinan

March 29, 2008

I knew Herminia from Cathedral Grade School and Academy of Our Lady of Guam. I left Guam right after graduation (1959) for college then got married and never return to the island. Our deepest sympathy to the Dierking and Duenas family. Our prayers are with you to comfort your loss. She is in heaven with the rest of our family who has gone before her, and we will join her when it is our time to go. God Bless the family.

Frances Van Horne

March 29, 2008

To The Dierking Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Herminia was great person. I remember when she was the Senator on Guam and my mother (Dorine F. Lyons) worked with her. She will greatly be missed.

Jose & Emily Gumataotao

March 29, 2008

Our thougths and prayers are with you all. May your faith comfort you during this difficult time. Our heartfelt sympathy.
Joe and Emily (Menene) Gumataotao

Judymae Quitugua (DAMIAN)

March 29, 2008

To HDierking's Family Members:
My teen son and I express our sympathy for a great loss of one woman, Herminia, who demonstrated that a Guamanian (Chamorro) adult female can take a role to that of its male counterpart professionally and politically. She really taught me in her Business Communication class at the University of Guam (UOG) how to write business letters in the sense of being simple. We pray for you all. Judymae and Son

Raymond & Carmelita Calamba Blas

March 29, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Donna Duenas Howard

March 29, 2008

I am so glad we got to see Auntie Mina in LA and again in Arizona. We love her so much. My heart is so saddened by her death. I can't begin to express the deep loss our family suffers. She had such love and joy. Her presence could light up a room and make a situation easier - and more joyful. She brought out people's confidence and caused them to rise to a higher level. We love and will miss her so much.

Maylene Duenas Herlth

March 29, 2008

Dear Uncle John and my cousins: You can't imagine how much your wife and mom touched those she met. She was the reason that I always took classes and eventually got my college degrees while working. I can't describe how sad I am and how much I miss her presence in this world. My only peace right now is that she's in heaven with our majestic God and she's not suffering any longer. We love you guys! Maylene & Don

Annie Mae Borja Evangelista

March 29, 2008

To Uncle John & cousins,
We will deeply miss her especially her sweet smile. We were happy we got to see her when she was here in California. I enjoyed working with her and especially for her being a typical auntie guiding me through my life. Our deepest and thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. With all our love, Annie mae, Pete, Patrick,Mariana

Terry Borja Cho

March 29, 2008

To Uncle John & cousins,
We will deeply miss her, especially her sweet smile. I am happy I got to see her when she was here in California. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. With all our love, Terry, Cho, Jeffrey, Jeremy

Michael Weakley

March 28, 2008

The Dierking Family:
My heartfelt condolences to your family during this sad time. My memories of Senator Dierking was of her hard work, commitment and caring heart and for that, she will be forever remembered.

Celeste San Nicolas-Gross

March 28, 2008

To my cousins and nieces and nephews and uncle john,

im so sorry to hear about auntie mina, she was such a sweet and loving woman. she will be missed by many.

She is now with my mom up in heaven looking down on us all.

May she fly high with the Angels.

With Deep sympathy..

Love

F. Thomas Gumataotao

March 28, 2008

To the Dierkings,

I just wanted to express my sincere and deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 28, 2008

Deacon Dierking and children, it is a great pleasure knowing your wife/mother while I was working and attending University of Guam. She will be missed by so many people whose lives she touch with her gentle smile and loving ways. Rest in peace, Herminia, your mission on earth is completed. Deacon Dierking, our thoughts and prayers will be with you in your time of sorrow. Brigida M. San Nicolas

Deacon Ronnie and Missy San Nicolas and Family

March 28, 2008

Dear Deacon John and family,

May God bless and keep you during this time of sorrow and may your hope in the resurrection console your hearts. Eternal rest grant unto her Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.

Steve and Helen Till

March 28, 2008

Herminia was a can do person. I enjoyed working with her and will fondly remember our time at UOG. Thanks to her, I had the opportunity to teach at the college level. She will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to her family.

Sabrina Duenas Parks

March 28, 2008

Auntie Mina I will miss you so very much. It is so hard to think you are no longer with us. I smile knowing that you are in heaven with our God. You are one of my closest aunties. I love you. I am really happy that my family and I made that trip to Arizona to my dads house to see you . You were so exhasted, but as always, so beautiful. To Uncle John, we are sorry for your loss and we love you so very much! To our cousins Annie, Steven, Kurt, Cliff and John Paul, your mother and all your memories with her will live in you and your children forever, and they are good and happy memories. we love you all

John & Marie Aguon

March 28, 2008

Our prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Hermie's warm smile and loving personality will be missed by so many people.

Orilda Damian and Manny Concepcion

March 28, 2008

Herminia was my classmate at Cathedral Grade in Agana. Although I left Guam in 1953, we kept in touch throughout the years; we saw each other when we came to Guam or when she came to California. I spoke to her while she was in Loma Linda for her treatment. Herminia was a true friend, indeed, and my "gang" in school and as adults. Our condolences and prayers to John and their children that Our Lord be with you during this very sad and difficult time. Hermen, you are now with our Blessed Mother; rest in peace, my friend. Adios.

Carol Cozan

March 28, 2008

Thinking of you all at this time of sorrow...Herminia was a wonderful person to know.

SANTA RITA

March 28, 2008

MY CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHY TO THE DIERKING'S FAMILY HERMINIA YOU DID A LOT FOR GUAM WELL YOU ARE IN GOOD HAND NOW ADIOS MR DIERKING ONCE HELP ME OUT THANK YOU.

Rosa Quinata

March 28, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

MARIA SABLAN FLORES

March 28, 2008

SORRY FOR NOT ATTENDING YOUR ROSARY BECAUSE I HAD A DEATH IN MY FAMILY ONE OF MY TWIN SONS.

George Baldwin

March 28, 2008

My sympathies to the family of Herminia, particularly to husband John who has been such an inspiration to me over the years. May God bless each of you.

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